Entry Level Drafter, CTS

Program Description: The program of study provides students with the necessary fundamentals to develop design and production drawings in the various disciplines of the drafting profession. This curriculum provides instruction in all traditional drafting techniques and includes training in the latest technology of Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD). The program provides students with instruction in fundamental drafting skills as well as training in several drafting disciplines using CADD.

Program Accreditation: Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE)

Program Coordinator: Dean Pitre

Program Instructor(s): Dean Pitre

Special Comments: All drafting and computer-aided design courses in this program of study must be completed with a grade of C or higher. Students should check with the department head for specific general education course grade requirements.

Overall Grade Point Average: Program requirements must be completed with an overall grade point average of 2.0 or higher in order to receive a certificate, diploma, or associate degree.

Student Learning Outcomes: Students who successfully complete the Drafting and Design Technology program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of nationally recognized drafting practices and standards.
2. Understand and apply visualization skills.
3. Understand and apply dimensioning standards.
4. Produce accurate technical drawing using computer-aided drafting software.
5. Produce hard copies of technical drawings using reproduction tools such as printers, plotters, and e-transmission.
6. Demonstrate skills and abilities in various drafting fields such as structural steel, piping, architectural, civil, and manufacturing.
7. Consult and utilize reference materials to produce accurate technical drawings.
8. Communicate effectively using written and spoken English language to produce clear, concise, and coherent documents and demonstrations relevant to drafting and design technology.
9. Perform basic mathematical functions used to solve drafting and design-related problems.

CIP Code: 151301